The Grange School, Christchurch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Grange School excels at supporting pupils who face barriers to learning, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Most pupils progress well through the curriculum and achieve qualifications in line with national averages. The school creates a caring environment where pupils feel safe and confident, with warm relationships between staff and pupils helping them to develop a strong sense of belonging.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress for pupils with lower starting points and those with special educational needs and disabilities
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, including in science qualifications
- Leaders have accurate understanding of school strengths and take appropriate action for improvement
- Staff are positive about wellbeing support and leaders' priorities
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, confident environment
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance is consistently above national average, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils' depth of knowledge and understanding, so teaching is not always adapted effectively
- Not all pupils benefit equally from the wider programme of extracurricular activities and experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
School musical, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, musical instrument lessons, sports teams, pickleball club, fantasy games club, school choir, residential activities, fundraising for charity, post-16 football coaching
The Grange School is meeting expected standards across most areas, with particular strength in supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. However, pupil attendance remains above national average and is an area requiring attention.
At a Glance
44.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
19
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
429 pupils
769 capacity
340 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Christchurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Christchurch
Admissions Demand - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Places available
4,071
Applications
3,669
Got 1st preference
85.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.68979%
Overall absence
40.52288%
Persistent absence
459
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Grange School
Somerford Primary School
Mudeford Community Infants' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Mudeford Junior School
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Burton Church of England Primary School
Christchurch Infant School
Christchurch Junior School
Twynham Primary School
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
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